Samwise Gamgee — The Return of the King Character Profile

About Samwise Gamgee

Loyal hobbit who carries the Ring to save Frodo and complete the quest.

Samwise Gamgee — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Loyalty, Ring carrying, Gardening, Courage, Endurance

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 9.5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Roddy McDowall

Appears in

The Return of the King (1980)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Samwise Gamgee — Alliance Loyal Companion — Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (Orson Bean)

  Sam serves as Frodo's steadfast partner, carrying the Ring and ensuring the mission's completion.

• Samwise Gamgee — Conflict Rival — Gollum (Theodore Gottlieb)

  Sam and Gollum are direct adversaries competing for control of the Ring and the fate of the quest.

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